Category: New Releases
Film Review: ‘Consecration’- Religious/Horror Wrapped in A Mystery
Horror films have a long history with religion, using it to blend the terrors of otherworldly sin with the violent hypocrisy of religious doctrine. Christopher Smith’s “Consecration” holds many of the hallmarks from 1970’s British horror pictures. Films such as
Film Review: ‘Knock at the Cabin’- A Tense, Well-Crafted Thriller
M. Night Shyamalan will forever be held to the standards of his breakthrough hit “The Sixth Sense” (and its two popular follow ups, “Unbreakable” and “Signs”). While his latest thriller, “Knock at the Cabin” is not as strong as those
Film Review: “One Fine Morning”
Premiering in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Mia Hansen-Løve’s One Fine Morning (Un beau matin in other territories) hits theaters this weekend. The award-winning romantic drama features Léa Seydoux as Sandra Kienzler, an exceptionally bright
Sundance 2023: ‘You Hurt My Feelings’- Film Review
Since her debut film, 1996’s “Walking and Talking”, Nicole Holofcener has been one of Independent Cinema’s most interesting writer/directors. This year’s Sundance entry “You Hurt My Feelings” is further proof of her talents. In her latest film, Holofcener looks at
Sundance 2023: ‘My Animal’- Film review
Sundance 2023 Midnight Selection “My Animal” Director Jacqueline Castel tears into the werewolf genre with her terrific and effective feature filmmaking debut, “My Animal”. Written by Jae Matthews, Castel has directed a genre film where its emotions and situations are
Sundance 2023: Aliens Abducted My Parents And Now I Feel Kinda Left Out
Sundance 2023 Kid’s Selection “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out” Holding the honor of having the best movie title of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda
Sundance 2023: ‘Eileen’- Film Review
Sundance 2023 Premiere Selections “Eileen” Thomasin McKenzie is an actress who gets better and better with each new film. William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” continues this streak, as the always interesting young actress gets one of her meatiest roles yet. McKenzie
Sundance 2023: ‘Young. Wild. Free.’- Film Review
Sundance 2023 Next Selection “Young. Wild. Free.” Adapted by a story from Tony Rettenmaier by Juel Taylor, “Young. Wild. Free.” is the feature directing debut of Thembi Banks, who shows a good knack for working with actors. Algee Smith stars
Sundance 2023: ‘Infinity Pool’- Film Review
Sundance 2023 Midnight Selections “Infinity Pool” I often speak of the decline of modern Cinema and how it becomes less and less dangerous as the years go on. Today’s films rarely have the spark to elicit true visceral reactions from
Sundance 2023: ‘Other People’s Children- Film Review
Sundance 2023 Premiere Selections “Other People’s Children” (“Les enfants de autres”) Inspired by a personal experience, Rebecca Zlotowski’s “Other People’s Children” could be her finest work to date. The filmmaker creates a gentle and intelligent film about a childless